The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Impreza 1.6i Lineartronic (13 - 16) vs. VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
€ 23,000
€ 23,400
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Subaru Impreza 1.6i is 6.3 inches longer, 2.3 inches narrower and an inch lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
57.7
68.5
78.7
58.7
70.8
79.8
68.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.7 in
Height
58.7 in
104.1
173.8
103.1
167.5
173.8 in
Length
167.5 in
104.1 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.24 %
General
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
G4
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
4-cylinder boxer gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
FB16
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
112 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
112 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Performance
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
▶ REPLAY
28.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
28.05 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
40 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
32 mpg
city
60 mpg
47 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
914 mi
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
579 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
111.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
70 kWh
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
111.8 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Impreza 1.6i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft
